
Meet The Team
Note: EmpowerEd RC has no paid staff - thus ensuring all funding received is used to support the children and their opportunities for education.

Founder & Chair
Renee Singirankabo
Renee Singirankabo, founder of EmpowerEd RC was once a refugee seeking asylum in Canada after fleeing civil war in Burundi in 1994 ...

Vice Chair
Pierre Claver Hakizindavyi
Pierre Claver is currently self-employed. He has more than 15 years of experience in business management and governance ...

Treasurer
Methode Maniriho
Currently works as a salary administration technician at the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSSO) ...

Board member
Daniel Mumba
Daniel holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from Western University in Canada, and a Master of Library and Information Studies from ...

Board member
Beryl Puddifer
Beryl obtained a B.Ed from Bristol University, UK in 1971. She then became certified as a TEFL teacher (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) ...

Board member
Audibert Cambarangwe
Audibert has a Bachelor's of Science with a minor in Biochemistry. He is also an information management specialist ...
Board Member
Hugh Williams
Hugh is a proven communications, marketing, business development executive with over 35 years experience in business, government, ...

Secretary
Joyce Muhitira
After her studies at the University of Quebec in Montreal, Joyce Muhitira began her career in public services as a Workforce Management Advisor ...